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Judge Blocks CMPD Video Release

A federal judge has ordered the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) not to release any body-worn camera (BWC) audio or video evidence tied to the August 2025 killing of Iryna Zarutska on the city’s light rail line, temporarily halting disclosure to the media amid concerns the material could prejudice the case. U.S. Magistrate Judge David Keesler, a Democrat, issued a three-page preliminary protective order on Monday directing the CMPD to withhold all related recor

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Armed robbery at KFC parking lot, juvenile in custody

Monday evening, Jan. 5, officers with the Kings Mountain Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery in the parking lot of Kentucky Fried Chicken, located at 409 E. Kings Street.

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County Report Leaves Questions Unanswered

Rutherford County Manager Steve Garrison’s 2025 year-end highlights report presents a long list of meetings, projects, and ribbon cuttings, but offers little assessment of unresolved problems facing the county as he prepares to step down from the post. The 42-page report, released as Garrison’s resignation approaches on Feb. 3, catalogs departmental activity across county government — from public safety and elections to tourism and transit — but largely avoids discussion of

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Justice Earls Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls announced Tuesday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year, saying the illness will not affect her ability to serve on the state’s highest court or continue campaigning.

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Nebo Man Faces Felony

McDowell County, N.C. — A Nebo man faces a felony charge after investigators say he stole a vehicle earlier in December.

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County Report Leaves Questions Unanswered

Rutherford County Manager Steve Garrison’s 2025 year-end highlights report presents a long list of meetings, projects, and ribbon cuttings, but offers little assessment of unresolved problems facing the county as he prepares to step down from the post. The 42-page report, released as Garrison’s resignation approaches on Feb. 3, catalogs departmental activity across county government — from public safety and elections to tourism and transit — but largely avoids discussion of

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Airport Authority Sees Fuel Drop

Airport Director Devon Raisch reported that fuel sales are down nearly $40,000 this month. He cited the recent Statesville plane crash, which killed seven people, as a factor affecting local flight activity.

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Armed robbery at KFC parking lot, juvenile in custody

Monday evening, Jan. 5, officers with the Kings Mountain Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery in the parking lot of Kentucky Fried Chicken, located at 409 E. Kings Street.

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Justice Earls Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls announced Tuesday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer late last year, saying the illness will not affect her ability to serve on the state’s highest court or continue campaigning.

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Judge Blocks CMPD Video Release

A federal judge has ordered the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) not to release any body-worn camera (BWC) audio or video evidence tied to the August 2025 killing of Iryna Zarutska on the city’s light rail line, temporarily halting disclosure to the media amid concerns the material could prejudice the case. U.S. Magistrate Judge David Keesler, a Democrat, issued a three-page preliminary protective order on Monday directing the CMPD to withhold all related recor

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North Carolina Tops Nation for Workforce Development

North Carolina has been named the number one state for workforce development in 2026 by Site Selection magazine, following its 2025 ranking as “America’s Top State for Business.”

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State data show gap between job announcements and jobs delivered in North Carolina

As North Carolina leaders highlight a record number of job announcements, state economic data show a growing disconnect between promises made and jobs ultimately delivered, particularly within the state’s primary incentive program.

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TSA prepares for record-breaking travel during holiday season

The Transportation Security Administration is preparing for a busy – and possibly record-breaking – holiday travel season through the end of the year.

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